I would first like to thank you, Mr. President, for convening today’s important meeting and inviting my delegation to participate in it.
Once again, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea has turned a deaf ear to the stern warnings of the international community and has responded with even more …
At the outset, I would like to thank the Chinese presidency for convening today’s emergency meeting. My delegation is grateful for the opportunity to participate in addressing the serious and urgent issue of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea’s launch of a ballistic missile of intercontinenta…
I would first like to congratulate Ambassador Kamau, Permanent Representative of Kenya, on the strong leadership and commitment with which he successfully chaired the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) last year, working tirelessly to lay the ground for a stronger, more effective and more relevant body.…
Let me begin by thanking the Bolivian presidency for convening today’s meeting. My delegation is grateful to be a part of this important meeting.
The latest ballistic-missile launch by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, on 29 May, was the ninth in the year 2017 and the third in the month of…
At the outset, I would like to join previous speakers in commending the President’s initiative in convening today’s important meeting.
Over the past 20 years, the international community has been proactively combating conflict-related sexual violence. The Security Council has achieved significant n…
Let me start by congratulating Ambassador Kamau, Permanent Representative of Kenya, on his strong leadership and the commitment with which he successfully led the Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) as its Chair last year. He worked tirelessly to lay the grounds for a stronger PBC while also testing and …
I join the previous speakers in commending your initiative, Sir, to convene this important debate on human trafficking in conflict situations.
Human trafficking is an issue not only of human rights but of peace and security, as well. Given its close connection to corruption, organized crime and
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At the outset, I would like to commend the leadership of Spain for both organizing this timely open debate and delivering the 2016 comprehensive review report. With the target year of 2021 fast approaching for achieving full implementation of resolution 1540 (2004), this retrospective yet simultaneo…
I commend your leadership, Sir, in convening today’s meeting on the human rights situation in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. My delegation is grateful to be a part of this important meeting. I also thank Deputy Secretary- General Jan Eliasson and Assistant Secretary-General Andrew Gilmou…
First of all, I would like to express my deep appreciation to you, Mr. President, for your devoted efforts in organizing today’s open debate. Let me also extend my sincere thanks to Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon for his comprehensive briefing.
During the final weeks of 2013 and the beginning of the…
At the outset, I would like to thank you, Madam President, for your presence here today and for convening this important debate. I would also like to express my sincere appreciation to His Excellency Secretary- General Ban Ki-moon and his Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, Ms. Za…
